Westside Budget Engagement Event (Westside Community Connections)

Welcome to the Westside Budget Engagement Event!

Attention all Westsiders! Come join us at Vel Phillips Memorial High School for an interactive session where we discuss the 2025 budget outlook. This in-person event is your chance to have your voice heard and share your thoughts on what should be prioritized in our community.

The City is facing a significant budget shortfall this year that will impact services. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for the future of Madison? You are invited to join Westside Alders, Alders John W. Duncan (District 1), Nasra Wehelie (District 7), Nikki Conklin (District 9) John P. Guequierre (District 19), and Barbara Harrington-McKinney (District 20) for an in-person opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials.

Whether you're a budget pro or just curious about how it all works, this event is for you! Let's work together to make our neighborhood even better. See you there!

Event Details

Date: Thursday, May 16

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (in person)

Location: Vel Phillips Memorial High School, 201 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717

Light refreshments will be provided

At this event you will:

1. Learn about the challenges facing the City budget, how we got here, and what we can do about it
2. Find out more about where your tax dollars go and the services the City provides
3. Participate in small group discussions with your neighbors and alders to share your thoughts about City services, your vision for Madison, and what you would like the alders to consider as they evaluate their options for the 2025 budget.

After you register, we will send you information about the agenda for the evening, videos and resources on the City budget, and ways you can reach us before and after the event.

Accommodations:

If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this event, please contact the Office of the Common Council by email at Council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071 at least three business days prior to the meeting.

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Upcoming Events: All are welcome to attend!

Southside/Near Westside Budget Engagement Event

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 p.m. (IN PERSON)

Location: Goodman South Library, 2222 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713, Meeting Room 115

Alders Involved: Alders Regina Vidaver (District 5), Yanette Figueroa Cole (District 10), Tag Evers (District 13), and Isadore Knox Jr. (District 14)

Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event

Date: Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. (HYBRID-VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION AVAILABLE)

Location: Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703, Conf Rm MMB 215

Alders Involved: Alders Juliana Bennett (District 2), Mike Verveer (District 4), Marsha Rummel (District 6), and MGR Govindarajan (District 8)

Northside Budget Engagement Event (MORE INFORMATION TO COME)

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m. (IN PERSON)

Location: Black Hawk Middle School, 1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704

Alders Involved: Amani Latimer Burris (District 12), Charles Myadze (District 18), and Marsha Rummel (District 6)

If you have questions about the event, contact the Office of the Common Council by email at council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071.

To learn more about the 2025 City budget outlook, please visit www.cityofmadison.com/finance/budget/2025/outlook.